The first statement from Minister Yerlikaya after the 6.2 earthquake in Istanbul.

23.04.2025 13:21

After the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Istanbul, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya made a statement, saying, "All teams of AFAD and our relevant institutions have started field surveys. Since the moment of the earthquake, there have been no reports of collapses to 112."

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In a statement made by AFAD, two earthquakes occurred off the coast of Silivri in Istanbul, first measuring 3.9 and then 6.2 in magnitude. The earthquake was felt throughout the Marmara Region.

STATEMENT FROM MINISTER YERLİKAYA

In a statement following the earthquake that caused great panic, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, "A 6.2 magnitude earthquake has occurred in Silivri, Marmara Sea, Istanbul. All teams of AFAD and our relevant institutions have started field surveys regarding the earthquake, which was felt in surrounding provinces. I extend my best wishes to the citizens affected by the earthquake. May God protect our country and our nation from disasters," he stated.

Minister Yerlikaya's post;

FIRST SHOCK MEASURED 3.9

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Silivri in the Marmara Sea at 12:13. According to the data from AFAD's Earthquake Department, the depth of the earthquake was recorded as 6.99 kilometers.

SECOND EARTHQUAKE SHOOK VIOLENTLY

Following this earthquake, another earthquake measuring 6.2 in magnitude occurred off the coast of Silivri in the Marmara Sea at 12:59. The depth of the earthquake was measured at 6.92 kilometers.

FELT IN SURROUNDING PROVINCES

The earthquakes were felt in all districts of Istanbul and in surrounding provinces. The public, feeling the tremor and panicking, took to the streets as a precaution.